Obituaries

Aug 9, 2021

Mafalda Santarelli Morganti, 96, of Hamburg, passed away Monday, August 9th, 2021.

Born in Ascoli Piceno on August 9th, 1925, she was the only daughter of Philip and Luisa (Spalvieri) Santarelli.

Mafalda spent eight years in a private boarding school run by the sisters of the Immaculate Conception, educated from the Reggio Institute Magestriali Elisabetta Trebbiani Ascoli Piceno.

She was the wife of...

Aug 9, 2021

Helen L. Billman, 90, of Hamburg, passed away, Monday, August 9, 2021, at St. Luke's Hospital, Bethlehem.

She was the wife of Donald L. Billman who died February 3, 2016.

Born in Hamburg, she was the daughter of the late Guy W. and Millie M. (Machemer) Yoder.

Helen was a 1949 graduate of Hamburg High School.

She was employed as a folder for various...

Aug 8, 2021

Ann Katharine (Magers) McGlinn, 89, of The Highlands at Wyomissing, PA, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 8, 2021. It was time to move onto brighter days surrounded by loved ones who are rolling out the red carpet for her in Heaven. She was the beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, daughter, friend to so many.

She was born to the late...

Aug 7, 2021

Max P. Bingaman, 92, passed away at Mifflin Center on Saturday, August 7, 2021.

He was the loving husband of Suzanne J. (Kane) Bingaman; they were married for 55 years.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by his three children: Lynn M. (Donald) Charlton, Beth A .Bingaman and Chris J. Bingaman. Four grandchildren: Emma Charlton and Samuel...

Aug 7, 2021

Jonathan " Polaco" Rosado Vazquez,40, was called to the Lord on August 7, 2021.

He was the loving husband of Victoria A Lozada with whom he has been a loving partner for 20 years.

Born in Humaco, Puerto Rico, he was the son of Israel Rosado Vazquez of las Piedras, Puerto Rico, and Carmen Vazquez- Abreu, of San Lorenzo, Puerto Rico.

Jonathan was...

Aug 6, 2021

Mary Jane (Raezer) Margharito, 72, of Reading, passed away August 6, 2021, at St. Joseph Hospital.

She was the loving wife of 40 years of Carlo J. Margharito.

Born in Reading, she was a daughter of the late William and Pauline (Rothermel) Raezer.

She attended Tulpehocken High School.

Mary was employed by HR Oritsky as a sewing machine operator. She also worked for Comfort...

Aug 4, 2021

Bonita F. Jones, 59, of Leesport, passed away August 4, 2021 in the Reading Hospital.

Born in Perry, GA, she was the beloved daughter of Buford and Martha (Kitts) Simmons.

Bonita was employed by Blessed Hands Home Health Care, as an Assistant Administrator.

She enjoyed cooking and doing numerous crafts like knitting and crocheting.

Bonita was a member of Reading Deliverance Evangelistic Center, under...

Aug 3, 2021

Beverly L. Fetterhoff, 81, formerly of Schuylkill Haven, Allentown, York Springs, Mechanicsburg, Jim Thorpe and Reading passed away peacefully in her sleep the evening of Tuesday, August 3, 2021, in the care of South Mountain Restoration Center. She was the loving widow of Rev. Carl E. Fetterhoff, who passed away on March 9, 1992.

Born in Harrisburg in 1939 to the...

Aug 2, 2021

Robert P. Scheetz, 73, of Reading, passed away August 2, 2021, surrounded by his loving family.

He was the widower of Sandra (Hartz) Scheetz.

Born in Reading, he was a son of the late Arthur and Virginia (Clouser) Scheetz.

He was a U.S. Army veteran serving during the Vietnam War.

Robert was employed by Hamilton Bank as a loan officer for over 25 years.

He...

Aug 2, 2021

Ann M. Marrella, 81, passed away in her West Lawn residence on August 2, 2021. She was surrounded by her loving family, as she had been for several months during her extended illness.

The love of her life and husband, Leonard E. "Gene" Marrella, passed away on October 14, 2001. From that day forward, Ann dedicated herself to keeping her family...

Aug 1, 2021

Marsha D. Dugan, 51, of Spring Township, passed away August 1, 2021, at St. Joseph Hospital.

Born in Detroit, MI, she was a beloved daughter of Michael J. Dugan, Spring Township and Dorothy A. (Klingman) Williams, Mohnton.

She was a hardworking employee at Giorgio Foods Inc., in the Quality Control Department.

Marsha loved fishing and enjoying being one with nature in the great...

Jul 31, 2021

William Lester Kalbach, 95, of Reading passed away on Saturday, July 31, 2021 in Manor at Market Square.

Born in Leesport on September 25, 1925, he was a son of the late Harvey and Stella (Snyder) Kalbach. He served in the United States Navy from 1943 to 1946.

He was employed for over 35 years with Edward Reider Construction as a carpenter....

Jul 29, 2021

Richard (Dick) Henry Pratt, 85, formerly of Spring Township and recently of The Highlands at Wyomissing, passed away peacefully in his residence the afternoon of Thursday, July 29, 2021, surrounded by his loving family.

Born in Springfield, MA, to the late Henry and Anna (Shea) Pratt, Dick studied Industrial Engineering at the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, NY. He settled as...

Jul 28, 2021

Makaiha Jude Ahmeid McDowall passed away in his parents arms at Reading Hospital on Wednesday, July 28, 2021, and has transitioned from earth to glory, as one of Jehovah's angels.

Jude was the son of the Jermain and Diana (Phillips) McDowell of Olive Street Reading PA. He was an answer to their prayers, they waited for his birth with joyful expectation,...

Jul 28, 2021

Christian T. Gauker passed away on Wednesday, July 28, 2021, at St. Luke's Hospital in Allentown.

He was 58 years old.

Christian graduated from Blue Mountain High School, Orwigsburg, and the Culinary Institute of America in Poughkeepsie, New York.

In addition to his partner, Pamala Emery of Quakertown, he leaves behind a daughter, Serena, of Pottsville; a brother, Troy, husband to Carol, of...

Jul 28, 2021

Sandra A. "Sandy" (Miller) Heimbach, 76, passed away July 28, 2021, in her Spring Township residence.

She was the loving wife of Robert A. Heimbach.

Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Nora Miller.

Sandy was a graduate of Wilson High School.

She was a homemaker who was dedicated to her family; one of the best gifts she gave her children...

Jul 27, 2021

Aaron R. Weingard, 24, of Boyertown, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, July 27, 2021. Born in Reading, he was a son of Robert and Maria (Corry) Weingard of Boyertown.

He graduated in 2015 from Boyertown High School where he was an active member of the cross country, indoor and outdoor track teams. He was co-captain of the cross-country team his senior...

Jul 27, 2021

Edward H. Treat, 85, passed away on Tuesday, July 27, 2021, in his Myerstown residence. He was the husband of Milicent L. (Peters) Treat.

Born in West Reading on February 22, 1936, he was the son of the late Daniel H. and Edna R. (Gerber) Treat. He was a 1953 graduate of Reading High School and attended Wyomissing Polytechnic Institute.

Ed was...

Jul 27, 2021

Dr. John M. Henry, 59, of Wyomissing, passed away on Tuesday, July 27, 2021, at Reading Hospital. He was the loving husband of Jill E. (Loebrich) Henry. Raised in Doylestown, John was a son of the late William and Marion (Abrams) Henry.

Dr. Henry completed his undergraduate studies at Franklin and Marshall College where he was honored as being a Dana...

Jul 27, 2021

Gabriel A.Nunez, 57, of Reading, passed away July 27, 2021 in the Reading Hospital Medical Center.

He was the beloved husband of Lidia Nunez, with whom he celebrated 40 years of loving marriage and companionship.

Born in La Vega, Dominican Republic, he was the son of Flor Olacio and the late Sinencio Nunez.

Gabriel was a long time ordained Chaplain for 4 years,...